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The New Conservatism Ch. 28.1
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Objectives Explain how discontent with government led to a conservative shift Describe how the nations population shift led to a change in voting patterns
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New Conservatism I. New Conservatism A. Liberals vs. Conservatives 1. Liberalism: a. gov. regulation of economy b. welfare society c. social rights supporters d. support high taxes on wealthy
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Conservatives 2. Conservatives: a. state rights (weak fed.gov) b. support original constitution c. laissez-fair economics d. oppose high taxes: -discourage investments - foster laziness - reduce freedom e. Religious Faith
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Conservative Revival II. Conservative Revival A. Cold War
1. Economics – liberals/communism 2. Religious – good v. evil III. Gaining Support A. Sunbelt – South & West 1. South – oppose high taxes & civil rights 2. West – Rugged individualism 3. Sunbelt increases votes
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Suburban Conservatism
B. Suburbs 1. Why did they move? 2. What did Democrats begin in 1960’s? -Proposition 13 C. Religious Right 1. Religious fears -Roe v. Wade -Counterculture Movement 2. Televangelists – Billy Graham
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